2021.08.11
Home safety is the key of “’age at home”. This August to October, Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service Centre will bring to you a brand new exhibition naming “Gerontech For a Safe Home”. In the exhibition, we will display some latest gerontech products related to the topic and work will all visitors to create an age friendly environment. We will also collaborate with CUHK Jockey Club Centre for Osteoporosis Care and Control to provide fall assessment protocol and follow up programme to support all elders and carers in need.
Visitors can have a first-hand experience on the latest product and design, such as fall detection and alarm, impact absorption tools, interactive training system for fall prevention etc. and learn more about home safety at the same time.
Walk around our simulated home setting and search for the correct gerontech equipment. Prize will be given to those who find all the answers!
Step 1 – Complete the fall risk self-evaluation form below.
Step 2 – Come to our education centre for a free assessment (booking in advance is recommended)
Step 3 – Enroll our interactive workshop hosted by our occupational therapist and nurse.
After assessment, we will also refer the high fall risk case to the “Jockey Club Elderly Hip Fracture Prevention Programme” for more follow up work.
Fall Risk Self-Evaluation Form
Event Period: From now to 31st December 2021
Address: Jockey Club “age at home” Gerontech Education and Rental Service Centre, Unit No. 2, Mezzanine Floor, Yu Chui Shopping Centre, 2 Ngau Pei Sha Street, Siu Lek Yuen, Sha Tin, N.T. (City One MTR station)
Opening Hours:
(Monday - Friday) 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. (Lunch hour: 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m.)
(Saturday) 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.